Shared recently on Instagram by the account @optical.mind, this optical illusion presents an ice cube surrounded by matchsticks. The image, bathed in a monochromatic green light, adds to the ...

Jen turned her head to show how puffy her face had become as a result. "Watch me get my jawline back after a stressful week," the TikToker said. She began by using her hands to knead the skin on ...

Artificial intelligence programs can create optical illusions that other AIs are unable to recognise, creating a useful CAPTCHA test to differentiate humans from bots. A cat-and-mouse game has ...

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Optics and photonics is the study of the fundamental properties of light and harnessing them in practical applications. Optics and photonics covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum from high ...